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Starflex Public Company Limited (SFLEX.BK)

Q3 2026
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SFLEX hits record profit, expands spout pouch capacity, and names new CEO

  • Record Q2 profit and dividend SFLEX reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 79.15 million baht, up 48.91% year on year, on revenue of 520.74 million baht. The board approved an interim dividend of 0.17 baht per share. This shows the company is earning more and returning cash to shareholders, which supports the stock price.

    This is the core earnings event that directly drives investor confidence and the stock price.

  • Spout pouch order surge and capacity expansion Orders for spout pouch packaging have nearly doubled, prompting SFLEX to add 10 new machines to its existing 11. The company expects Q3 and Q4 2026 to keep growing from the record Q2. More orders and more machines mean higher sales ahead, pushing the stock up.

    This is a new operational development showing strong demand and future revenue growth.

  • New CEO and management restructuring The board appointed Dr. Chatchai as new CEO and restructured management, with NETBAY taking over the business and Kobkarnjana joining as advisor. A fresh leadership team can bring new strategy and efficiency, which investors often view as a positive catalyst for the stock.

    Leadership change is a new event that can affect future strategy and investor sentiment.

  • Joint venture orders to start in Q4 The Star Union Packaging joint venture with Thai Union was delayed about six months by Strait of Hormuz conflict, but Thai Union has now approved all orders and will start sending them in Q4 2026. The first salmon packaging product is expected to bring about 100 million baht in revenue, boosting future earnings.

    This clarifies a previously delayed growth driver that is now set to contribute revenue.

August 2026
▲4

SFLEX hits record profit, expands spout pouch capacity, and names new CEO

  • Record Q2 profit and dividend SFLEX reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 79.15 million baht, up 48.91% year on year, on revenue of 520.74 million baht. The board approved an interim dividend of 0.17 baht per share. This shows the company is earning more and returning cash to shareholders, which supports the stock price.

    This is the core earnings event that directly drives investor confidence and the stock price.

  • Spout pouch order surge and capacity expansion Orders for spout pouch packaging have nearly doubled, prompting SFLEX to add 10 new machines to its existing 11. The company expects Q3 and Q4 2026 to keep growing from the record Q2. More orders and more machines mean higher sales ahead, pushing the stock up.

    This is a new operational development showing strong demand and future revenue growth.

  • New CEO and management restructuring The board appointed Dr. Chatchai as new CEO and restructured management, with NETBAY taking over the business and Kobkarnjana joining as advisor. A fresh leadership team can bring new strategy and efficiency, which investors often view as a positive catalyst for the stock.

    Leadership change is a new event that can affect future strategy and investor sentiment.

  • Joint venture orders to start in Q4 The Star Union Packaging joint venture with Thai Union was delayed about six months by Strait of Hormuz conflict, but Thai Union has now approved all orders and will start sending them in Q4 2026. The first salmon packaging product is expected to bring about 100 million baht in revenue, boosting future earnings.

    This clarifies a previously delayed growth driver that is now set to contribute revenue.

Latest
▲4

SFLEX hits record profit, expands spout pouch capacity, and names new CEO

  • Record Q2 profit and dividend SFLEX reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 79.15 million baht, up 48.91% year on year, on revenue of 520.74 million baht. The board approved an interim dividend of 0.17 baht per share. This shows the company is earning more and returning cash to shareholders, which supports the stock price.

    This is the core earnings event that directly drives investor confidence and the stock price.

  • Spout pouch order surge and capacity expansion Orders for spout pouch packaging have nearly doubled, prompting SFLEX to add 10 new machines to its existing 11. The company expects Q3 and Q4 2026 to keep growing from the record Q2. More orders and more machines mean higher sales ahead, pushing the stock up.

    This is a new operational development showing strong demand and future revenue growth.

  • New CEO and management restructuring The board appointed Dr. Chatchai as new CEO and restructured management, with NETBAY taking over the business and Kobkarnjana joining as advisor. A fresh leadership team can bring new strategy and efficiency, which investors often view as a positive catalyst for the stock.

    Leadership change is a new event that can affect future strategy and investor sentiment.

  • Joint venture orders to start in Q4 The Star Union Packaging joint venture with Thai Union was delayed about six months by Strait of Hormuz conflict, but Thai Union has now approved all orders and will start sending them in Q4 2026. The first salmon packaging product is expected to bring about 100 million baht in revenue, boosting future earnings.

    This clarifies a previously delayed growth driver that is now set to contribute revenue.

Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)

Q3 2026
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Smurfit WestRock cuts outlook on freight costs, expands in Chile

  • 2026 profit outlook cut on freight costs Smurfit WestRock lowered its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $4.9–5.1 billion from $5–5.3 billion, blaming higher freight costs. That means less profit than expected, which weighs on the shares. Management also said North American corrugated volumes fell 4.8% as it prioritizes price over volume.

    This is the single biggest company-specific negative this period and directly explains why the stock's profit outlook weakened.

  • Chile acquisition expands Latin America footprint Smurfit WestRock agreed to buy Empresas CMPC's Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for $420 million, adding a Santiago paper machine making about 250,000 tons a year. This makes it the leading player in Chile and strengthens its regional system, supporting growth.

    This is the main new growth move this period and a clear positive for the company's long-term position.

  • Analyst upgrade points to rising packaging prices JPMorgan kept Smurfit WestRock at Overweight and raised its price target to $71 from $65, citing an improving linerboard pricing cycle and tighter supply-demand. Higher packaging prices would lift earnings across the sector, a positive for the stock.

    It shows a key analyst sees pricing tailwinds that could offset cost pressures and lift future profits.

  • Dividend maintained, returning cash to shareholders Smurfit WestRock declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, unchanged from before, for a forward yield of about 3.75%. Keeping the payout steady signals financial health and gives shareholders regular cash, which supports the stock.

    It shows the company can still return cash even after cutting its profit outlook, a reassuring signal for investors.

August 2026
▲3▼1

Smurfit WestRock cuts outlook on freight costs, expands in Chile

  • 2026 profit outlook cut on freight costs Smurfit WestRock lowered its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $4.9–5.1 billion from $5–5.3 billion, blaming higher freight costs. That means less profit than expected, which weighs on the shares. Management also said North American corrugated volumes fell 4.8% as it prioritizes price over volume.

    This is the single biggest company-specific negative this period and directly explains why the stock's profit outlook weakened.

  • Chile acquisition expands Latin America footprint Smurfit WestRock agreed to buy Empresas CMPC's Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for $420 million, adding a Santiago paper machine making about 250,000 tons a year. This makes it the leading player in Chile and strengthens its regional system, supporting growth.

    This is the main new growth move this period and a clear positive for the company's long-term position.

  • Analyst upgrade points to rising packaging prices JPMorgan kept Smurfit WestRock at Overweight and raised its price target to $71 from $65, citing an improving linerboard pricing cycle and tighter supply-demand. Higher packaging prices would lift earnings across the sector, a positive for the stock.

    It shows a key analyst sees pricing tailwinds that could offset cost pressures and lift future profits.

  • Dividend maintained, returning cash to shareholders Smurfit WestRock declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, unchanged from before, for a forward yield of about 3.75%. Keeping the payout steady signals financial health and gives shareholders regular cash, which supports the stock.

    It shows the company can still return cash even after cutting its profit outlook, a reassuring signal for investors.

Latest
▲3▼1

Smurfit WestRock cuts outlook on freight costs, expands in Chile

  • 2026 profit outlook cut on freight costs Smurfit WestRock lowered its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $4.9–5.1 billion from $5–5.3 billion, blaming higher freight costs. That means less profit than expected, which weighs on the shares. Management also said North American corrugated volumes fell 4.8% as it prioritizes price over volume.

    This is the single biggest company-specific negative this period and directly explains why the stock's profit outlook weakened.

  • Chile acquisition expands Latin America footprint Smurfit WestRock agreed to buy Empresas CMPC's Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for $420 million, adding a Santiago paper machine making about 250,000 tons a year. This makes it the leading player in Chile and strengthens its regional system, supporting growth.

    This is the main new growth move this period and a clear positive for the company's long-term position.

  • Analyst upgrade points to rising packaging prices JPMorgan kept Smurfit WestRock at Overweight and raised its price target to $71 from $65, citing an improving linerboard pricing cycle and tighter supply-demand. Higher packaging prices would lift earnings across the sector, a positive for the stock.

    It shows a key analyst sees pricing tailwinds that could offset cost pressures and lift future profits.

  • Dividend maintained, returning cash to shareholders Smurfit WestRock declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, unchanged from before, for a forward yield of about 3.75%. Keeping the payout steady signals financial health and gives shareholders regular cash, which supports the stock.

    It shows the company can still return cash even after cutting its profit outlook, a reassuring signal for investors.